Small works exhibit boasts national reach

March 13, 2015

Small-scale artwork from artists across the nation is currently on display in Harper
College's 38th annual National Juried Exhibition, a celebration of mini masterpieces.

More than 170 artists submitted a collective 550 small works pieces for consideration
to this year's show, which runs through Thursday, April 2, in the College's Art Exhibition
Space, Building C, Room C200 on the College's main campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road
in Palatine.

Serving as this year's juror was Allison Peters Quinn, Director of Exhibitions at
the Hyde Park Art Center in Chicago, where she has curated exhibitions and produced
symposiums, performances and publications since 2004.

"This exhibition highlights the work of artists who push contemporary art forward
with unique approaches to material and concepts," she said. "Choosing 24 pieces from
over 500 was not an easy task, but I focused on choosing a diverse range of work that
would make a compelling exhibition for viewers."

Paintings, prints, photograph, drawings, glass and ceramics are among the media used.
Associate Professor Jason Peot said the show is reflective of what's happening in
the broader art world.

"It's a great show with a diverse mix of artists," Peot said. "There's really a national
reach, so we get little bits of what's happening across the country."

The exhibit is free and open to the public between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
For more details on Harper's Art Department and exhibits, visit harpercollege.edu/arts.